🌱 Patch AM: Why some Sequoia district parents want the superintendent and trustees out.

Hello Redwood City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why some Sequoia district parents want the superintendent and trustees out.
• What will Redwood City Pulse's new CEO mean for local coverage?

Also on today's calendar: Friday Happy Hour: Familiar Songs. Unexpected Mash-Ups. MegAcoustic Duo. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
• Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parent group calls for Sequoia high school district superintendent to be fired (rwcpulse.com) — Parents in the Sequoia Union High School District, which serves parts of Redwood City, are publicly calling for Superintendent Crystal Leach's removal and launching a recall effort against three trustees. They argue TIDE Academy's closure, legal settlements and communication failures show poor leadership, while district officials defend the decision-making process and say they remain committed to students' opportunities.
   

• Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media publisher and CEO (rwcpulse.com) — Leadership at the nonprofit that owns Redwood City Pulse is changing, with veteran editor Julie Makinen stepping in as publisher and CEO of Embarcadero Media Foundation. Her background in local and international journalism, plus nonprofit fundraising, will shape coverage and sustainability for Redwood City readers and neighboring communities that rely on these publications for civic news.
   

📸 Around Redwood City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redwood City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Friday Happy Hour: Familiar Songs. Unexpected Mash-Ups. MegAcoustic Duo. →
  380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
  4:30 pm
• Michelle Lambert Live at Alhambra Irish House! →
  Alhambra Irish House, 831 Main St, Redwood City
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Redwood City Rent Control Canvass →
  Faith in Action Bay Area RWC Office, 820 Cassia Street, Redwood City
  10:30 am
• Redwood City Adoption Day →
  Pet Food Express – Woodside Plaza, 372 Woodside Rd, Redwood City
  11:00 am
• Saturday Night Social Dancing! Salsa EDITION →
  Luna Del Soul – House of Dance, 822 Cassia Street, Redwood City
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Club Fox Blues Jam →
  Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Redwood City Oktoberfest →
  Redwood City CA
  5:00 pm
• Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven" →
  Martin Family Hall, 50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2026 Coastal Cleanup Day in Redwood City →
  Public Works Services, 1400 Broadway St, Redwood City
  8:30 am
• Rancho Day Fiesta-Free Event →
  Sánchez Adobe Park, 1000 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Club Fox Blues Jam →
  Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• College, Career, & Community Fair →
  Sequoia High School Gym 3, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA, 94062
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have not seen Mamma and baby for quite a few days.
  She has grown. This evening they visited me. I have water out for them, during this heatwave. (Nextdoor Canyon)
• Hi everyone!
  My family and I just rescued this five month old puppy a few days ago. We are looking for a forever home for her. She is very cuddly and super… (Nextdoor Central Palm Park)

• Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in San Mateo. Apply here.
• City of Palo Alto California posted a job opening for Teen Center Counselor II (Recreation Leader II-H) in Palo Alto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redwood City here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Carlos

• Insider Selling: Vaxcyte (NASDAQ:PCVX) EVP Sells $79,399.68 in Stock (insidertrades.com)
• FDA Approves Tablet Form of Zanubrutinib for All Approved Indications (usatoday.com)
• No. 1 Men's Water Polo Set for Three, Including Home Opener (uclabruins.com)

Atherton

• Atherton OKs resident parking permits near Menlo-Atherton High School (almanacnews.com)

San Mateo

• Scientist Finds Mysterious Tooth In SMC Creek With A Prehistoric Surprise (patch.com)
• Man Dies After Slap To The Face In SMC, Friend Pleads Not Guilty: DA (patch.com)

Ok Redwood City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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